With the Scudetto race now effectively decided, Goal selects the 11 best performers from a dramatic 2017-18 campaign…
AFPGK: Alisson
Only promoted to Roma's first-choice goalkeeper after Wojciech Szczesny's switch to Juventus last summer yet Alisson is arguably the most complete goalkeeper in the world right now, one being courted by all of Europe's top clubs.
The Brazil No.1 not only has wonderful reflexes – his Serie A save percentage is currently 79.26% – he's also excellent on the ball. Indeed, nobody has had more successful sweeper-keeper actions (39) in Italy's top flight this term.
AdvertisementGetty ImagesRB: Joao Cancelo
It's fair to say to say that Joao Cancelo's loan move to Inter has been a resounding success, made all the more impressive by the fact that the Valencia-owned right-back suffered ligament damage while on international duty just after the Serie A season had started.
The Portugal ace understandably took some time to regain his place in the Inter starting line-up but once he did, he established himself as one of the most dependable members of Luciano Spalletti's defence, as well as contributing three assists and one goal to the Nerazzurri cause.
Getty ImagesCB: Milan Skriniar
One of the signings of the Serie A season, Inter's Milan Skriniar is now regarded as one of the best young defenders in world football after a stellar debut campaign at San Siro.
Indeed, the €20 million summer signing from Sampdoria was being linked with a €65m move to Manchester City by the winter break due to his sensational form and the Nerazzurri undoubtedly face a fight to hold on to a centre-half who does everything well.
He ranks joint-second among Serie A defenders in terms of tackles won, fifth for duels won, sixth for clearances and eighth for blocks, as well as third in terms of successful passes. Oh, and he's also scored four goals for good measure!
Marco BertorelloCB: Medhi Benatia
Capital duo Stefan de Vrij and Federico Fazio have both been immense for Lazio and Roma, respectively, but the pivotal moment in Juventus' title triumph was arguably Medhi Benatia's return to the starting line-up, after an injury-interrupted start to the season.
The Moroccan defender's recall coincided with a remarkable run of form which saw the suddenly solidified Bianconeri backline concede just once in 11 Serie A games, taking 31 of a maximum 33 points in the process. That streak proved integral to Juve's Scudetto success.